US Strikes Iran: A Year in the Making

US Launches Attack on Iran's Nuclear Sites
Late Saturday night, the United States executed an attack on Iran, targeting three of its nuclear facilities. This military action was aimed at curbing Iran's accelerating nuclear capabilities. However, recent revelations indicate that this assault was not a spontaneous decision; rather, it was the culmination of a year-long preparation involving both the US and Israel. According to reports from a major news outlet, the two nations had been strategizing to halt Iran's nuclear program for an entire year.
Extensive Preparations for the Assault
For over a year, the US and Israel had been gearing up for this offensive, conducting multiple war drills in the process. The Biden administration had been actively involved in these preparations, ensuring that both forces were well-equipped for the operation.
Joint Exercises and Strategic Planning
In addition to the attack, joint exercises were held to practice strategies aimed at neutralizing Iran's nuclear ambitions. An anonymous Israeli source disclosed that this marked the first time such a direct assault was executed against Iranian nuclear sites. The planning for this operation took place during the Biden administration, although officials did not anticipate that the attack would occur so swiftly after the drills.
Trump's Involvement in the Conflict
During the ongoing conflict between Iran and Israel, former President Donald Trump was notably active. Speculation was rife regarding whether he would intervene in the situation. On June 19, Trump announced that he would decide within two weeks whether to launch an attack on Iran. Subsequently, on Saturday night, he ordered strikes on Iran's Fordow, Natanz, and Isfahan nuclear sites.
Timeline of US Actions Against Iran
- June 16: Security measures were heightened at US bases in the Middle East, with G7 nations expressing support for Israeli actions.
- June 17: Trump urged Khamenei to surrender.
- June 18: Khamenei rejected the idea of surrender and vowed to respond to US attacks.
- June 19: Trump stated he would make a decision on whether to attack within two weeks, leading to the strikes that occurred later that Saturday night.